The revisions will restrict our children’s involvement in the agricultural industry, especially if the child’s parent does not solely own the operation. For many of us, our experience on the farm as children was a learning experience that far exceeded what we gained in the classroom.

To share your thoughts or concerns with this proposal, go to www.regulations.gov and search for USDOL’s proposed rule RIN 1235-AA06. Let USDOL know dairy farms are family businesses where our children can live and work safely.